Ethan Bear entering the NHLPA player assistance program

[MS]

Are you stating that its okay to say its a mark on indigenous people as a whole because Ethan Bear entered Rehab. No because it has nothing to do with him being indigenous. So why does indigenous people need to be lumped into it. A few moron decided to be racists. Why is it a mark on Oiler fans and Albertans as a whole. Are you saying that there are no racists outside of Alberta or that there are no racists in any other fan base. If not, then I don't understand what you are saying. Please explain why its a mark on me as an Albertan and Oiler fan because I take huge offence to your implications.

The only time in recent history that I'm aware of that a fanbase heaped racist abuse on their own player because he made a mistake was Edmonton/Bear. It didn't do much to dispel stereotypes about Northern Albertans.

 

[brentashton]

Any reading into it as my saying “all” is entirely in your own interpretation. I said no such thing.

“Albertans As a whole”, means in entirety. All, not parts of.

Ethan Bear speaks out against racism: ‘I’m proud of where I come from’

(ANNews) – Earlier this week the Edmonton Oilers completed their run in the 2021 NHL playoffs with a defeat to the Winnipeg Jets.

www.thestar.com

Here's a link. It was shameful, his response was good, but its mark on Oilers fans and Albertans as a whole. Im glad it wasn't the majority and got shutdown pretty fast. But it happened and it sucks for him.

https://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/as-a-whole#:~:text=phrase,and%20as%20a%20single%20unit.

 

[Ol' Jase]

Man, that sucks. Bear is a good kid and a total gamer.

All the best to him.

 

[11Messier]

The only time in recent history that I'm aware of that a fanbase heaped racist abuse on their own player because he made a mistake was Edmonton/Bear. It didn't do much to dispel stereotypes about Northern Albertans.

Wow. Crazy the people that are willing to put their name out promoting prejudice and stereotypes.

I did not know that northern albertans are known for being racists. Thanks for letting me know. Before you came on board it was all of Alberta. Thankfully you removed southern alberta from this topic. Where exactly is that border line. I need to figure out which side i fall on.

 

[GhostfaceWu]

The only time in recent history that I'm aware of that a fanbase heaped racist abuse on their own player because he made a mistake was Edmonton/Bear. It didn't do much to dispel stereotypes about Northern Albertans.

Did someone do an IP search on these people because acting like you know they were even Albertans is stupid.

 

[nbwingsfan]

Yeah, we should just pretend it never happened.

Who’s to say it was even “Albertans” who were making those comments? You do know there’s fans of teams outside of the city/province, yea?

I cheer for the Wings and I’m an 18hr drive away in another country

 

[MikeyMike01]

This thread went off the rails

 

[Bear of Bad News]

This thread went off the rails

Yes. Get this back on topic, folks.

 

[DisgruntledHawkFan]

Getting sober is extremely difficult. Good for Ethan.

 

[WreckingCrew]

I wasn't a huge fan of his play in Carolina (at least post-covid), but most d-men suck when they first join the Canes until they learn our system. That said, I always really like him from a personal perspective, seemed like a good guy, was well-liked in general by the fans & team, and was glad we could help him escape some of the BS/racism he faced while in Edmonton. Wishing him the best, hopefully he is able to overcome his demons.

 

[cc]

It's commendable that he's seeking help before his 2nd born arrives. Good luck Ethan!

 

[Scrantonicity 2]

Getting sober is extremely difficult. Good for Ethan.

As far as I'm aware the reason for him entering the program has not been made public. We shouldn't assume it's substance abuse.

 

[94 Oil Drops]

Bear's quality of play and work ethic really fell off after his rookie year in Edmonton. He started off looking really really good and it's a shame it's come to this. Can't help but think his troubles began in his sophomore season.

I'm sure the racist idiot brigade on Twitter didn't help (seriously, f*** that website) but I knew there must of been other reasons why he left. Clearly he's been having some struggles for a while. Hopefully he can get things straightened out.

 

[94 Oil Drops]

Yeah, we should just pretend it never happened.

WTF? Who's saying we should do that?

 

[ShootIt]

That's a damn shame. Hopefully, they provide the support needed to get him through this hump.

 

[joestevens29]

Bear's quality of play and work ethic really fell off after his rookie year in Edmonton. He started off looking really really good and it's a shame it's come to this. Can't help but think his troubles began in his sophomore season.

I'm sure the racist idiot brigade on Twitter didn't help (seriously, f*** that website) but I knew there must of been other reasons why he left. Clearly he's been having some struggles for a while. Hopefully he can get things straightened out.

His work ethic wasn't really there his until his first full year. He even talked about it on local radio how he spent the summers eating bad food, drinking beers with the buddies. Instead of focusing on training. Something clicked for him in the summer of 19 and he smartened up.

Then the following year there were rumblings that the coaching staff wasn't impressed with him to start 20-21 and fell out of favour with the club quick.

 

[12ozPapa]

All the best to him.

 

[Sniper99]

Wow. Crazy the people that are willing to put their name out promoting prejudice and stereotypes.

I did not know that northern albertans are known for being racists. Thanks for letting me know. Before you came on board it was all of Alberta. Thankfully you removed southern alberta from this topic. Where exactly is that border line. I need to figure out which side i fall on.

Homie, dont let some guy on the internet get to you. I'm from Northern Alberta too. f*** what they think.

 

[DisgruntledHawkFan]

As far as I'm aware the reason for him entering the program has not been made public. We shouldn't assume it's substance abuse.

It won't be made public but you're correct either way good for Ethan. Hope he's well.

 

[wgknestrick]

There's people out there who spit on little girls for the jersey they wear.

Par for the course, unfortunately.

Leave PHI out of this conversation

 

[The Hockey Tonk Man]

Hope he gets the help he needs.

Did he not just sign a contract fairly recently too?